Maternal Child Health Program (MIH)

School Based Health Educator

Department: Maternal Child Health Program (MIH)

Supervisor: Maternal Child Health Manager
Position Type: Consultant

Summary:
The School Based Health Educator will educate high school age students about behaviors that promote
wellness. Develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and school community.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

 Conduct in class health education on the Thomas Jefferson School Campus in at least two of the
co-located high schools using assigned curricula.
 Evaluate effectiveness of curriculum lesson plans and revise as needed with implementation of
current best practices
 Conduct a series of ten (10) health education workshops to students in the areas of Nutrition,
Sexual Health, STIs and HIV/AIDS and Chronic Disease.
 Conduct at least 5 series for the school year on the Thomas Jefferson campus
 Collaborate with BPN Coordinators and School staff to increase program utilization, including
development and implementation of outreach strategies
 Develop a monthly report outlining program activities, workshops and meetings with school
administration to meet program needs
 Work with BPN’s evaluator to explore and evaluate additional curricula specific to MIH program
topic areas for expansion of the program and educational components.
 Using Peer Education evidence based tools and curricula, develop a Peer Health Education
program for the Thomas Jefferson Campus. Includes scheduling additional sessions to train peers
in peer education techniques and skills

Requirements:
 BA degree in social work, psychology, public health education or related field
 1 to 2 years’ experience in health education and/or healthcare related field
 Demonstrated familiarity counseling adolescents on reproductive health (experience preferred)
 Excellent organizational & customer service skills, able to manage competing demands &
monitor multiple projects simultaneously
 Must have excellent writing, editing, organizational and interpersonal skills
 Ability to develop a work-plan and timeline for program deliverables

About Us:
BPN was established in 1987 to address the high and rising rate of infant deaths in Brooklyn’s
communities. BPN is unique in its ability to: Enroll people into health insurance through the NYS
Marketplace, Outreach to those hard to reach and most at risk, organize service providers through
coalitions, Facilitate care coordination and access to health resources, Coordinate client & community
advocacy and Keep elected and institutional policy makers informed.

BPN’s Mission is to improve the health and well-being of children, youth, parents, individuals (males and
females) and families through linkages to culturally appropriate services to optimize health, identifying
and developing needed resources and facilitating collaboration and partnerships to coordinate services and
affect public policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
BPN is an equal opportunity employer adhering to a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with
Federal, State, City and local laws. Employment opportunities are made available to all individuals based
on experience, educational requirements, skills, aptitude and references. Employment opportunities and
decisions are not based on race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, handicap, disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, parenthood, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, or status as
Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other classification protected by law.